Most Original Bars in San Antonio

San Antonio is known as the place to go for cheap and plentiful drinks. You can find bars in almost every corner of the city, and while seedy bars are abound, you may want to find a more interesting place to have a drink.
If you’re looking for a great craft cocktail, some bowling fun along with your beer or an exciting and surprising concoction, there’s a chair, counter or table with your name on it in San Antonio, Texas.Bowlero
Bowlero opened back in 2013 in San Antonio, as its founders wanted to offer a new and revolutionary spin on social entertainment. This San Antonio, TX establishment isn’t just your regular bowling alley; it offers an exciting alternative for anyone that’s bored of a traditional nightclub or bar.
Bowlero has 48 lanes of blacklight bowling, as well as amusement games, several themed lounge areas, an exciting gravity ropes course, along with a full-service kitchen that serves up inventive and new culinary creations. None of that warm beer and stale hot dogs served in traditional bowling alleys is to be found around here.
If you’re looking for some retro fun in San Antonio, head down to Bowlero, as they also have an oversized redemption arcade which features a mix of retro-fun favorites and video games, from billiards to basketball and shuffleboard to a giant Pac-Man arcade game.Bar America

Bar America is your San Antonio, Texas destination if you’re on the lookout for a fantastic and local favorite dive bar, featuring cheap beer and entertaining patrons. This hangout, located in the arts district of San Antonio, is within walking distance of some other great places, making it a great bar crawl option.It’s frequented by an interesting and diverse crowd, including musicians and artists.
Don’t expect to find creative cocktails, what you’ll find here instead is mostly local and domestic beer at incredibly low prices. The cool grunge atmosphere is enhanced by the pool tables and jukebox. We definitely recommend stopping here for a drink (or two!) after a long day of exploring San Antonio.TBA
The concept of TBA is unique in the San Antonio bar scene, standing for “To Be Announced.” For this cocktail lounge and snack bar, this means that there’s no knowing what exciting creations from your bartender or Chef James Moore await you on any given night. Not knowing what to expect begins with the fact that TBA doesn’t even have a sign!
We can tell you that what you should expect when heading out to TBA is fantastic craft cocktails, along with small infusion batches such as cardamom infused bourbon and cilantro and serrano peppers infused tequila.
When heading out for a great San Antonio evening in TBA, do so on an empty stomach, as the fancy bar snacks they have for food here are scrumptious. Think pickled okra, charcuterie, and elevated gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. Enjoy the fantastic San Antonio weather on their patio, which along with their wacky creations include bottled and craft beer and an impressive wine list.